UnityAds won't initialize if app started offline

I'm using latest version of Unity Ads (1.3) with Unity 5 and I can't get ads working if app was started offline. Advertisement.Initialize() is getting called, but I always get ShowResult.Failed.

Initialize() is called during game startup and at the start of several scenes to be sure UnityAds is initialized when user wants to watch an ad.

I have tested on iOS and Android and the problem is with both platforms.

It seems like if Initialize() is called once during offline, it never works after that. I am using this code and it works fine if started online.

Code (CSharp):

1.     static public void TryShowAd(System.Action<ShowResult> callback)
2.     {
3.         if (Advertisement.isInitialized && Advertisement.IsReady())
4.         {
5.             Advertisement.Show(null, new ShowOptions
6.             {
7.                 resultCallback = callback
8.             });
9.         }
10.         else
11.         {
12.             if (Advertisement.isSupported)
13.             {
14.                 // this block is executed and text below is printed to log
15.                 Debug.Log("UnityAds initialize");
16.                 Advertisement.Initialize(GetGameId());
17.             }
18.             else
19.             {
20.                 Debug.Log("Platform not supported");
21.             }
22.             callback(ShowResult.Failed);
23.         }
24.     }

Also, it would be great to get notified via callback when UnityAds is initialized.

 

I'm having the same problem. I found this thread from a while back: http://forum.unity3d.com/threads/what-to-do-when-network-is-unavailable.284238/

The IsReady() solution he ran into doesn't seem to apply anymore. I'm using the UnityAdsHelper code as well.

I gave it a shot on Crossy Road and they somehow handle the initializing after first being offline.

I've also tried updating to the Unity Ads SDK 1.5.0 and still can't get it to initialize after starting offline then going online.

 

I got it working by checking internet connection before trying to initialize UnityAds. Basically Advertisement.Initialize() is not called ever if internet connection is not proven to be active. I'm doing this by comparing content of website with hardcoded string to eliminate WiFi networks with custom login sites and such.

This works but there is some overhead because you have to wait for the internet check before even starting to init UnityAds.

 

Hi, prior to 5.2 I was implementing a ping check before initialisation and it worked great. However now Unity Ads is integrated initialisation seems to have been taken out of our hands, therefore this method is no longer feasible? Or have i missed something?

Edit: Advertisement.Initialize now has the description "You should only call this method if you have disabled Unity Ads in Connect Window", which I guess means the Unity Services Window. So basically you cannot control initialisation from integrated Ads and will have to use the plugin. Fair enough.

 

Hi,

I'm using Unity Ads in 5.2 (integrated) and I'm having the same problem. Will this be fixed in next patch?

 

I described a workaround here to be able to manually initialize Unity Ads in 5.2:
http://forum.unity3d.com/threads/issues-in-migrating-to-5-2.353849/#post-2295957

I hope Unity Devs make the variable in question public in the Service Menu though, so editing the actual asset to prevent automatic initialization is not required anymore.

-act

 

Thank you actraiser3, that actually worked.

 

this issue is still remain in current sdk version. plz do something as early as possible.

 

thank @denisas for quick reply. but issue is still remain. after update on current version.

 

my test ads code.


public class TestAdsScript : MonoBehaviour {

public string adsId = "MY_APS_ID";
public bool connected;

void Start()
{
StartCoroutine(tryToConnect());
}

IEnumerator tryToConnect()
{
//wait for networkconnection
while(Application.internetReachability == NetworkReachability.NotReachable)
yield return null;

//after device reach network. wait for 5sec for ensure initialize proper.
Invoke("inst", 5);
}

void inst()
{
// after double check network connection finally ini. id.
Advertisement.Initialize(adsId, true);


StartCoroutine(ShowAdWhenReady());
}


IEnumerator ShowAdWhenReady()
{
while (!Advertisement.IsReady())
yield return null;

Advertisement.Show();
}
}

 

I am using unity ads in my android game. When the internet is connected from starting of the game then the ads are shown and when internet is not connected from starting and then started in-between the game then ads are shown. But the problem is if the internet connection is lost in-between the game and regain then the ads are not shown. Please help me i am struggling with it.

 

In my recent project and newly installed Unity and other tools, I am getting these errors whenever internet is turned off.

Invalid configuration request for gameId: 3561129
System.Threading._ThreadPoolWaitCallbackerformWaitCallback()

Error: NameResolutionFailure
System.Threading._ThreadPoolWaitCallbackerformWaitCallback()

Please help as I need to upload ASAP
I am using this code

string gameId = "3561129";
string placement = "rewardedVideo";
bool testMode = true;
void Start()
{

Advertisement.AddListener(this);
Advertisement.Initialize(gameId, testMode);
}

public void rewardAdClicked()
{
flagAd = true;
Advertisement.Show(placement);
}

public void OnUnityAdsDidFinish(string placementId, ShowResult showResult)
{
MovControl.lives = 1;
}

 

Someone needs to reply this, I am not getting this information elsewhere

 

I think it is 26.1.1, If you can assist, I will recheck. If you can please also look at the new post I made for the issue here:
https://answers.unity.com/questions/1723649/ads-errors-while-starting-game-offline.html
It explains in more detail what issues I am facing. I have received no responses this far.

 

I think I tried both, this is my first project actually, could someone tell me how I check the version

 

@kr-unity

I'm using the latest version and the problem still exists!

Reproduce:

1- Start the game with no internet connection.
2- Enable internet connection in the device.
3- Click the ad button to show ad.
4- Nothing happens --> the ad fails.
5- Call Advertisement.Initialize (GameId, TestMode) again --> same error!

This is my code:

Code (CSharp):

1. using System;
2. using System.Collections;
3. using UnityEngine;
4. using UnityEngine.Advertisements;
5.  
6. public class AdsManager : MonoBehaviour, IUnityAdsListener
7. {
8.     public static event Action OnAdCompleted = delegate {};
9.     public static event Action OnContinueAdCompleted = delegate {};
10.     public static event Action OnFreeGiftAdCompleted = delegate {};
11.  
12.     #if UNITY_IOS
13.     private const string GameId = "11111111";
14.     #elif UNITY_ANDROID
15.     private const string GameId = "11111112";
16.     #endif
17.  
18.  
19.     private const string ChallengeCompleteVideo = "video";
20.     private const string ContinueRewardedVideo = "rewardedVideo";
21.     private const string FreeGiftRewardedVideo = "freeGiftRewardedVideo";
22.     private const string BannerAd = "bannerPlacement";
23.     private const bool TestMode = true;
24.  
25.     private static readonly string[] AdTypes = {ChallengeCompleteVideo, ContinueRewardedVideo, FreeGiftRewardedVideo, BannerAd};
26.  
27.     public static AdsManager instance;
28.  
29.     public enum AdType
30.     {
31.         ChallengeCompleteVideo = 0,
32.         ContinueRewardedVideo = 1,
33.         FreeGiftRewardedVideo = 2,
34.         BannerAd = 3
35.     }
36.  
37.     private void Awake()
38.     {
39.         instance = this;
40.     }
41.  
42.     private void Start () {
43.         Advertisement.AddListener (this);
44.         Debug.Log("Initializing Ads");
45.         Advertisement.Initialize (GameId, TestMode);
46.     }
47.  
48.     public static void ShowRewardedVideo(AdType type)
49.     {
50.         var placementId = AdTypes[(int)type];
51.         // Check if UnityAds ready before calling Show method:
52.         if (Advertisement.IsReady(placementId)) {
53.             Advertisement.Show(placementId);
54.         }
55.         else {
56.             Debug.Log("Free Gift video is not ready at the moment! Please try again later!");
57.         }
58.     }
59.  
60.     private static void HandleFreeGiftAd(ShowResult result)
61.     {
62.         switch (result)
63.         {
64.             case ShowResult.Finished:
65.                 Debug.Log("Player finished watching the ad, reward them with free coins");
66.                 OnFreeGiftAdCompleted?.Invoke();
67.                 break;
68.             case ShowResult.Skipped:
69.                 Debug.Log("Player skipped the ad.");
70.                 break;
71.             case ShowResult.Failed:
72.                 Debug.Log("Player failed to load the ad, maybe internet connection?");
73.                 break;
74.         }
75.     }
76.  
77.     private static void HandleContinueAdResult(ShowResult result)
78.     {
79.         switch (result)
80.         {
81.             case ShowResult.Finished:
82.                 Debug.Log("Player finished watching the ad, continue the game");
83.                 //GameManager.Instance.allowContinue = false;
84.                 OnContinueAdCompleted?.Invoke();
85.                 break;
86.             case ShowResult.Skipped:
87.                 Debug.Log("Player skipped the ad.");
88.                 break;
89.             case ShowResult.Failed:
90.                 Debug.Log("Player failed to load the ad, maybe internet connection?");
91.                 break;
92.         }
93.     }
94.  
95.     public void OnUnityAdsDidError (string message) {
96.         // Log the error.
97.     }
98.  
99.     public void OnUnityAdsDidStart (string placementId) {
100.         // Optional actions to take when the end-users triggers an ad.
101.     }
102.  
103.     public void OnUnityAdsDidFinish (string placementId, ShowResult showResult) {
104.         switch (placementId)
105.         {
106.             case ContinueRewardedVideo:
107.                 HandleContinueAdResult(showResult);
108.                 break;
109.             case FreeGiftRewardedVideo:
110.                 HandleFreeGiftAd(showResult);
111.                 break;
112.         }
113.     }
114.  
115.  
116.  
117.     public void OnUnityAdsReady (string placementId) {
118.         /*
119.         // If the ready Placement is rewarded, show the ad:
120.         if (placementId == FreeGiftRewardedVideo) {
121.             // Optional actions to take when the placement becomes ready(For example, enable the rewarded ads button)
122.         }
123.         */
124.     }
125.  
126.  
127.  
128.     // When the object that subscribes to ad events is destroyed, remove the listener:
129.     public void OnDestroy() {
130.         Advertisement.RemoveListener(this);
131.     }
132.  
133.     private IEnumerator ShowBannerWhenInitialized () {
134.         while (!Advertisement.isInitialized) {
135.             yield return new WaitForSeconds(0.5f);
136.         }
137.         Advertisement.Banner.Show (BannerAd);
138.     }
139.  
140.     private void OnBecameInvisible()
141.     {
142.         Advertisement.RemoveListener(this);
143.     }
144.  
145.     private void OnBecameVisible()
146.     {
147.         Advertisement.AddListener(this);
148.     }
149. }

This script is attached to an empty gameObject in the Scene.

 

I can confirm that while Ads won't re-initialize in the Editor when you got internet access again, no matter how long you wait. However, it does work on mobile (android to be precise, not tested on iOS). After re-enabling the internet connection ads will be available again. That was done in test mode.

Unity version: 2020.1.4f1
Advertisement package version: 3.4.9


Hope it helps.